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Three Chord RIOT. Double Bonded Rye is a 100-proof blend of Bottled-in-Bond ryes from MGP and Bardstown Bourbon Co. It’s loud, bold, and well-balanced with notes of spice, oak, and menthol. At $49.99, it’s one of the most unique ryes on the market—visually and taste-wise.. |
Welcome to Week 2 of Rye January!
Last week, we kicked off Rye January with Barrel Proof Rye, a bold, 12-year knockout straight from the barrel. This week, we’re turning up the volume with something rowdy, rebellious, and unlike anything else on the shelf: Three Chord RIOT. Double Bonded Rye.
This is not your dad’s rye. It’s Bottled-in-Bond twice over, wrapped in punk rock energy, and ready to shake up your whiskey routine.
Three Chord RIOT. Double Bonded Rye is a blend of two Bottled-in-Bond rye whiskeys from Indiana and Kentucky.
It’s aged 4–7 years, clocks in at 100 proof, and was built to stand out, both in taste and in attitude.
This is the first-ever Double Bonded Rye from Three Chord Bourbon, and it delivers bold spice, layered oak, and cooling menthol—plus a hot pink label and a punk rock vibe that punches through the bourbon shelf noise.
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“Double Bonded” means this rye whiskey is a blend of two different Bottled-in-Bond spirits, each made at a single distillery, aged at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof under strict federal guidelines.
Most bonded whiskeys highlight one distiller. RIOT. breaks the rules by blending bonded ryes from MGP (Indiana) and Bardstown Bourbon Company (Kentucky) creating something truly original without losing the credibility of the Bottled-in-Bond designation.
This rye is built for balance, with flavors that walk the line between spicy, herbal, and fresh.
Nose: Bold nut and baking spice aromas with underlying herbal rye character
Palate: A focused profile of oak and rye spice with smooth structure
Finish: A cooling menthol note rounds out a long, spiced finish
Three Chord RIOT. is wrapped in hot pink chaos, featuring a label photo of punk band The Darts shot by Ed Arnaud. It’s loud, raw, and not afraid to look or sound different - just like the whiskey inside.
This bottle throws a middle finger at conformity. While most rye packaging leans serious or old-world, RIOT. leans rebellious, vibrant, and youthful. It’s a Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, but that’s just icing on the edge.
Three Chord Bourbon was born from music. The brand was founded by music producer Neil Giraldo.
Yes, the same guy behind countless rock anthems. His vision was to blend music and bourbon in a way that captures emotion, energy, and artistic soul in every bottle. That’s why each release leans hard into its musical inspiration; their portfolio paying homage to classic vinyl culture, garage-band grit, and late-night jam sessions. The result is a lineup of small-batch whiskeys that reflect real passion, not mass production.
If you’re looking for a high-quality, Bottled-in-Bond rye with edge, this bottle over-delivers. For $49.99, it hits the rare combo of being great juice with a great story.
Whether you’re a fan of MGP’s spicy signature or Bardstown’s innovative blending, this Double Bonded rye bridges both. And if you’re sick of bourbon brands playing it safe? This one’s for you. Click here to purchase RIOT.!
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